Can a vehicle legally carry 46,000 pounds if the manufacturer's plate shows a GVWR of 37,000 pounds?

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FAQ Category

Vehicle

FAQ Answer

A vehicle manufacturer plate shows the GVWR as manufactured. It is possible the axles on the vehicle were upgraded at some point after manufacture or some other change affecting the vehicle's GVWR occurred after manufacture, records should be available to show any enhancements.